ROGER SHAND INGERSON
Passed away 17-3-2023 — Aged 78 years.
By Graham Edwards- Publicity & Archives
By now all Auto Collectors Club of Murray Bridge (ACCMB) members who have an email club contact address, would be aware of the passing away of Past Inaugural ACCMB member Roger Ingerson.
A brief history of Roger’s years in the ACCMB for those who hadn’t had the privilege of knowing him.
Roger attended the meeting that the late Vernon Graetz organized in Dutton’s building on Wednesday, March 29th, 1972, of local vintage vehicle enthusiasts in the area, to see if there was enough interest in forming a car club.
As a result of that meeting, a Committee was formed of which Roger Ingerson became the club’s first Vice President from 1972 – 1974, then progressing onto the position of Club President from 1974 – 1976.
While holding these positions, Roger also Co-Produced the ACCMB first monthly Newsletter from 1972 – 1975 using a hand operated “spirit duplicator”.
Roger’s love of classic vehicles included many cars, including Fiat, Alpha Romeo, BMW, Porsche and he had only just recently acquired a Ford Mustang.
Roger will also be remembered in the story of “THE CLUB BUS” that he and longtime ACCMB club friend, Jerry Wilson purchased from the ACCMB for $500, and along with a group of family and friends, drove the 1939 – 33 seater “Diamond T” passenger bus to Perth and back in 1980. “The Bus” now fully restored, resides in the National Birdwood Motor Museum, after a somewhat color full life story.
Members of the ACCMB would like to pay tribute to the late Roger Shand Ingerson for his foresight
and efforts in helping in the formation of this 51-year-old and successful Auto Collectors Club.
The President, Committee and Members of the ACCMB would like to express their “Sincere Condolences” to Roger’s wife, Carol, and children, Briony and Julian.
“Rest in Peace” — Roger, and “Thank You” for a job well done.
L-R Roger cleaning Repco 1979 Round Aust Trial- 1969 Peugeot 404. * 1st Club Newsletter June 1972. * Roger, Jerry, and the group with “The Bus” at Kings Park in Perth. 1980.